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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Losing Weight With Running Shoes

By Dame Anderson


The perks of sporting lightweight running shoes are countless and multiple. First of all when running a event of any length a weight adjustment of only a few ounces can make quite an impact. For training runs a lighter shoe is absolutely going to make things much easier. Without a doubt, there are downsides to donning super lightweight shoes that I'll discuss, but for the most part lightweight running shoes are amazing!

In racing, any small advantage you can get over your fellow players will be a perk. Whether it's a charity run, a road race, or a track meet, the weight of your shoes will be a factor in how fast you can finish. A lightweight shoe will give you extra energy and will provide a mental benefit by making your feet feel light as air. Switching to a lightweight running shoe is one of the best ways to shed time off your PR race times.

During your normal training, a lightweight shoe can also be helpful. For instance, the hardest weekly workout you do. It's most likely a speed run of some kind, maybe mile repeats? Now imagine that exercise with lighter shoes. You'll be running quicker and easier than ever with a brand-new pair of lightweight running shoes.

Most of the really lightweight running shoes don't provide great support. So, if your feet tend to over or under pronate, you'll need to ensure you're still wearing a shoe that will provide plenty of support. The last thing you want to have happen is getting an injury because you put on the wrong shoe.

Want to know what I think? Get a good set of running shoes distinct to the kind of races you run. You'll definitely want spikes of some kind for a track meet, while a wide range of shoes are available for additional road races. For your long distance training runs, you'll need to ascertain you've paid for a good combo of ample support without adding a lot of extra weight. Your speed workouts?. You may want to get some super-lightweight training shoes just for that goal, or you could just put on your everyday trainers. It's all up to you.




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